A lot of different errors may appear while you deal with these updates and the fixes tend to be difficult to find and you never know what exactly is causing the issue until you try several alternatives.
Database Error during Windows Update
The error message stating “Potential Windows update database error detected” can appear during several different processes regarding Windows update. First of all, it can appear while simply updating Windows to a newer version. Apart from that, it can occur when you select several other functions such as “Repair Windows Update” or similar. You may encounter several different codes or no code at all but the solution to each of them is the same.
This may look quite frustrating to people who struggle to go through with the update after several months of delaying only to be faced with an error message saying something went wrong. There are several solutions to the issue and you may have to try all of them to end up happy with the end product.
Solution 1: Use the SFC Scan
The solution to this problem suggested by Microsoft helped an unusual amount of people, unlike their other solutions which looks almost automated. Try this out before doing anything else. The SFC stands for System File checker and it checks your computer for faulty or corrupt system files and it automatically repairs them.
Solution 2: Use the DISM Tool
DISM stands for Deployment Image Servicing and Management and it’s a tool which can be used to repair and service Windows images. This is also recommended by Microsoft as it can automatically fix certain issues.
Solution 3: Resetting the Windows Update Components Manually
This process is somewhat more advanced and it means that you will manually reset the entire update utility and start the updating process from scratch. Follow the instructions below very carefully.
Solution 4: Using the Windows Update Troubleshooter.
Windows comes with a pre-installed troubleshooter designed to deal with similar issues and it can definitely help once you are out of other options.
Solution 5: Deleting Some Folders
Solution 6: Doing a Windows Reset
After other solutions fail, your last bet may be to simply reinstall Windows without using any files because you can do that with Windows 10. First of all, you will need a USB or a DVD to download the Windows 10 installation too. You can download it here.
Solution 7: Using an Automated Script to Reset Windows Update Services.
If the steps in Solution 3 sounded too complicated, you can always use this script and achieve even better results because there are some features not included in the Solution 3.
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